The Illustrated Mum (2003)

Genre : TV Movie, Drama, Family, Comedy

Runtime : 1H 45M

Director : Cilla Ware

Synopsis

Two sisters cope with the unpredictable behaviour of their depressed, alcoholic mother. Based on the novel by Jacqueline Wilson.

Actors

Michelle Collins
Michelle Collins
Marigold Westward
Con O'Neill
Con O'Neill
Micky
Holliday Grainger
Holliday Grainger
Star Westward
Alice Connor
Alice Connor
Dolphin Westward
Luke Bailey
Luke Bailey
Mark
Sacha Parkinson
Sacha Parkinson
Tasha
Henry Cox
Henry Cox
Oliver Morris
John Elkington
John Elkington
Mr Harrison
Ryan Bruce
Ryan Bruce
Ronnie
Sophie Grainger
Sophie Grainger
Star's School Friend
Chelsea Corrigan
Chelsea Corrigan
Yvonne
Lisa George
Lisa George
Miss Hill
Charlotte Graham
Charlotte Graham
Kayleigh
Pauline Jefferson
Pauline Jefferson
Mrs Luft
Bruce McGregor
Bruce McGregor
Michael
Dave Southall
Dave Southall
Steve
Helen Spence
Helen Spence
Tasha's Mum

Crews

Cilla Ware
Cilla Ware
Director
Debbie Isitt
Debbie Isitt
Writer

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